2018 Ducati Monster 821 breaks cover

The bike has received a host of updates but the most highlighted on is the comeback of the exclusive Yellow colour option which was available with the original Monster.Naveen Soni | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | October 18, 2017, 07:24 IST

The bike has received a host of updates including an exclusive Yellow colour optionCelebrating the 25th anniversary of the first Monster 900, Ducati has taken the wraps off the 2018 Monster 821. The Italian bikemaker has revealed the upcoming bike in pictures ahead of its global debut scheduled for the EICMA (Milan Motorcycle Show) next month.

The bike has received a host of updates but the most highlighted on is the comeback of the exclusive Yellow colour option which was available with the original Monster. The new colour will be sold alongside the signature red and matte black colour schemes.

Other major changes include a redesigned fuel tank that has been borrowed from the bigger Monster 1200 and it carries a similar lock opening mechanism which was seen on the Monster 900.

The new headlamp with LED daytime running light has also been borrowed from the M1200 while the sleeker tail section gets inspiration from the M900. The new double-barrel exhaust looks contemporary as well as classic while there is no change in the trellis frame.

Another interesting feature added to the 2018 Ducati Monster 821 is the all-new TFT colour instrument cluster with more detailed information on the display.

Propelling the new version retains 821cc, Testastretta L-twin engine, mated to a six-speed gearbox that is equipped with a bi-directional quick-shifter. The Euro 4 motor loses 2PS and now churns out 109PS at 9,250 rpm and a peak torque of 86Nm at 7,750 rpm.

The new Monster 821 continues to feature three riding mores -- Sport, Touring and Urban -- along with eight-level traction control and three-level ABS as a part of Ducati Safety Pack. The bike is ready for the Ducati Multimedia System that comes as an optional extra with it.

The 2018 Ducati Monster 821 is India bound and is expected to be launched in the country next year with a price tag of around Rs 11 lakh. Here it will compete with the likes of the Kawasaki Z900 and the Triumph Street Triple RS which is recently launched in the market.

In fact, segment leaders like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hero MotoCorp have reported de-growth of 34.3 per cent, 45 per cent and 20 per cent, respectively giving a clear indication of a prolonged slowdown in the sector.